The monastrell grape, a.k.a. mourvedre, is originally from Spain. The province of Murcia on the southern central coastline of the Mediterranean Sea is home to three of the best regions in the world for monastrell: Yecla, Jumilla and Bullas. This region, with its hot summers and long growing season, appears to be uniquely suited to bringing the best out of monastrell.

Witness this scrumptious, sturdy sipper from the Vinos Sin-Ley group of winemakers. It has deep, concentrated flavors of blackberries, blueberries and plum, with intriguing savory, smoky, meaty notes. It’s medium- to full-bodied, with chewy tannins. It can handle full-flavored foods like smoked barbecue brisket or chicken mole.

Vinos Sin-Ley, or “wines without laws,” is a group of Spanish winemakers who are working together to make innovative, high-quality wines without being hamstrung by tradition. Lawless or not, this wine is worth the risk.

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